Birkenhead, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birkenhead, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
Planning applications in Birkenhead are administered by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birkenhead
Birkenhead is an industrial port town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England. Situated on the west bank of the River Mersey, directly across from Liverpool, it boasts a population of 109,835 as of the 2021 census. With its roots in the historic county of Cheshire, Birkenhead has been part of Merseyside since 1974, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £179,411 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Birkenhead
- LSOA: Wirral 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birkenhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birkenhead.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Birkenhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
348 planning applications found near Birkenhead.
- - 31 Alton Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UY
Loft conversion with erection of dormers to the sides and rear
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Cammell Court Park Road South, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 4XZ
Replacement of lapped UPVC Cladding with non-combustable alternative 'Cedral Click'.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 35 Palm Grove, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TG
Erection of a single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 51 Forest Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UH
Proposed side extension to existing dwelling to create accessible shower room with associated drainage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Maples Manor Rest Home, 4 Lorne Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1XB
Va riation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission APP/20/00565 including reduction in number of units provided (from 25 to 19), increase in unit sizes and external alterations to facilitate the
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Flat 4, 6 Caroline Place, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TR
Internal alterations to flat to increase number of bedrooms from 1 to 2.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 58 Park Road South, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 4UY
Application to discharge Conditions Nos. 4 (Bin Storage); 5 (Cycle Storage) and 6 (Window Details) of planning permission ref: APP/23/00395
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Flat 1, 40 Cearns Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JP
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission APPH/24/00761 (front and rear extensions to existing annex with associated internal alterations)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 43 St David Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 8SW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 7 St Vincent Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UW
Single storey rear extension to extend a maximum of 5m from the rear elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 105 Palm Grove, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TQ
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission APPH/24/00236 consisting of alterations to the roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - 13 Osborne Road, Birkenhead, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 4XT
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small HMO - Six Persons (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-04
View full details - - 43 St David Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 8SW
Single storey rear extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 9 St Seiriol Grove, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 25 Egerton Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UJ
Construction of hip to gable loft conversion with the addition of a rear dormer.
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 16 Reedville, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 4UH
Change of use from residential care home to 3no. self contained apartments
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - 2 Charlesville, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TP
Raising roof of bungalow with new hipped roof to form additional storey, erection of a two-storey front porch extension and extension of bay windows to first-floor level. Other works include replaceme
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 25 Egerton Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UJ
Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer extension (Amended Description)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 4 Lorne Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 1XB
Change of use to 25no. assisted living flats (use class C2) facilitated by part 5 storey/part upper storey extensions to the rear and side elevations and associated internal and external alterations.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - TENNIS COURTS Slatey Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 4UG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (external materials) and 5 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission APP/20/01909 - To erect a single storey garden pavilion, c
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-08-16
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A brief summary of Birkenhead in Merseyside
Birkenhead is an industrial port town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England. Situated on the west bank of the River Mersey, directly across from Liverpool, it boasts a population of 109,835 as of the 2021 census. With its roots in the historic county of Cheshire, Birkenhead has been part of Merseyside since 1974, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Birkenhead show an average sale price of £179,411, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birkenhead a particularly low-crime area.
Birkenhead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birkenhead Park, Oxton Village. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birkenhead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Birkenhead
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Birkenhead. Of these, 46% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Birkenhead.
The most common application types near Birkenhead were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (19), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 13 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 60 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.